Trump Attacks Civil Rights Icon on MLK Weekend

[SummerMadness]

On MLK Day weekend, Trump smears civil rights hero John Lewis as a slumlord

Early Saturday morning, President-elect Donald Trump attacked the Georgia congressman and famed civil rights hero John Lewis for being "all talk, no action" and presiding over a "crime infested" district that's "falling apart."

The thinly veiled racial smear — essentially suggesting Lewis is a slumlord — came on the weekend of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, as the nation prepares to honor the civil rights leader with whom Lewis worked closely in the 1960s to advocate for racial and economic justice.

Trump stooping to a new low as he attacks icons of the Civil Rights Movement on this very weekend.

 

[Kiterius]

On MLK Day weekend, Trump smears civil rights hero John Lewis as a slumlord
Trump stooping to a new low as he attacks icons of the Civil Rights Movement on this very weekend.

Is the district that John Lewis presides over crime-ridden and falling apart? If so, what has Lewis done to redeem his district?

 

[Nithavela]

Is the district that John Lewis presides over crime-ridden and falling apart? If so, what has Lewis done to redeem his district?

Since his district is mostly Atlanta, it looks like things are problematic, but getting better, at least according to wikipedia.

Crime in Atlanta - Wikipedia

 

[Hammster]

On MLK Day weekend, Trump smears civil rights hero John Lewis as a slumlord
Trump stooping to a new low as he attacks icons of the Civil Rights Movement on this very weekend.

"thinly veiled racial smear" sounds like a biased opinion.

 

[Tull]

John Lewis says Trump is illegitimate and Trump is supposed to kiss his feet because in some people's opinion he is an icon...we could use fewer untouchable icons in America and more real people accountable for their behavior.

 

[wing2000]

Oh you don't say, was Trump's fragile ego offended again?

 

[Tull]

I for one like a president who calls out his critics

 

[Hammster]

Oh you don't say, was Trump's fragile ego offended again?

Genetic fallacy.

 

[rturner76]

That somebody was a "civil rights hero" at one time does note them immune from criticism for their bad behavior.

Happy Robert E. Lee Day (Monday).

I think Robert E Lee was a little bit more "anti-American" than John Lewis who patriotically fought for civil rights. BTW Robert E Lee day isn't a national holiday, it's is a cultural holiday that is celebrated in four southern states and is celebrated in those states on January 19th. MLK day which is on Monday is a true national holiday, celebrated from coast to coast in Hawaii and Alaska with parades, concerts, and speeches.

 

[South Bound]

I think Robert E Lee was a little bit more "anti-American" than John Lewis who patriotically fought for civil rights.

[Staff edit]

Lee did not chose to fight against America, but for the right of Virginia to secede from the Union because he felt that the federal government had violated its covenant with the states and posed a danger to the sovereignty of the states which, ironically, is enshrined into American history in a document named after his uncle.

 

[Crusader05]

Lewis can criticize Trump all day, including calling him illegitimate, but Trump can't say a word in response. That doesn't sound terribly fair.

 

[bhsmte]

Lewis can criticize Trump all day, including calling him illegitimate, but Trump can't say a word in response. That doesn't sound terribly fair.

Well, kinda reminds me of those who claimed anyone who criticized Obama, only did so because he was black. I guess some people, just can't be criticized.

 

[thecolorsblend]

"thinly veiled racial smear" sounds like a biased opinion.

Anything other than falling down in worship of non-Whites is "thinly-veiled racism" to some people.

 

[bhsmte]

Anything other than falling down in worship of non-Whites is "thinly-veiled racism" to some people.

Hey, it's in style to claim racism at every turn. Don't worry about evidence, shout racism now and ask questions later.

 

[Hammster]

Hey, it's in style to claim racism at every turn. Don't worry about evidence, shout racism now and ask questions later.

And if you question the shouter, it's obvious that you are only doing so because you are racist.

 

[Crusader05]

Everything is racism now, my existence in this world is racism.

When everything is racism is nullifies the word.

 

[2Timothy2:15]

On MLK Day weekend, Trump smears civil rights hero John Lewis as a slumlord
Trump stooping to a new low as he attacks icons of the Civil Rights Movement on this very weekend.

How is fanning the flames of racial divide helping the gospel? Why should we as Christians be surprised by what the godless do?

 

[rturner76]

Lee did not chose to fight against America, but for the right of Virginia to secede from the Union because he felt that the federal government had violated its covenant with the states and posed a danger to the sovereignty of the states which, ironically, is enshrined into American history in a document named after his uncle.

Am I to believe Lee did not in fact lead the Confederate Army against the Federal Government's army thus committing an act (or acts) of treason?

 

[Shiloh Raven]

On MLK Day weekend, Trump smears civil rights hero John Lewis as a slumlord
Trump stooping to a new low as he attacks icons of the Civil Rights Movement on this very weekend.

Quite honestly, we should not be surprised by this since it is Trump after all. [Staff edit]. He hates to be criticized and he lashes out on Twitter like an angry child whenever he is. We can expect more of this kind of behavior from him for the next 4 years. Anyway, I thought you would be interested in these articles too.

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[PapaZoom]

Dear Democrats: Stop complaining about the election. In the words of President Barack Obama: "Elections have consequences." We won!" Lewis might want to take that advice and put it into practice.